Corpse Walker: The Night Parade is the first book in The Infernal Artifacts Collection, releasing December 7, 2022.

It’s the early morning hours on December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is choked with black smoke, screams, explosions, and death surrounding both land and water. U.S Navy Captain Mcmillin is doing all he can to save lives. But it’s not enough. Guam is captured and Captain Mcmillin is taken prisoner of the war. However, Japanese Flight Commander Isamu Mori is seeking something else, something more. To his utmost horror, Mcmillin realizes that Commander Mori is a Nurarihyon and he is seeking the pieces of Death’s scythe to bring upon Hyakki Yagyõ – the night parade of one hundred demons.

Mori starts recruiting and dispatching his force, consisting of humans, demons, and spirits alike, to search for the lost pieces. Unbeknownst to him, the destruction at Pearl Harbour has brought something unthinkable with it, that’s preparing to disrupt his plans.

How did it make me feel?

The Narrative

What a compelling concept! Author Kimie has magnificently woven the fantastical elements into one of the most significant events in the United States’ history. The readers are immediately plunged into the chaos, amidst the horrors of an ongoing war, the air of fear at every turn, and the plight of those who are putting their lives on the line in more ways than imaginable. I absolutely loved how Corpse Walker starts. An enemy seeking to find a mystical artifact to unleash the dead upon humanity, a country bracing itself against physical and supernatural forces, and a glimmer of hope that threatens to get snuffed out any second. The storyline promises a fast-paced, captivating experience and delivers!

The Characters

I loved how a seemingly peripheral character emerged as the protagonist in this story. I liked the portrayal of all the characters but more so of the protagonist’s family. Their connection was very heartwarming. I would have liked a little more strength to Nurarihyon’s character because this is such an antagonist-driven narrative. I mean, he was abominable, but a few more instances of his ruthlessness maybe as a preface to the story with a bit of a background on his past. That would add such grandeur to this already amazing narrative, in my opinion. Nevertheless, Corpse Walker has strong and impactful characters to go with the story.

Would I recommend it?

 Oh yes! If you like historical fiction, I believe you’ll enjoy this fantastical twist on it. Pre-order to get your own copy of Corpse Walker: The Night Parade directly from Author Kimie’s website here.